The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-03
EDUCATIONAL.
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE.

Our readers are presented to-day with cor
rect representation of the elegant editice reInod-
eied and constructed anew, by the munlfcent
donations OF George l. Seney, for the students
and officers OF Wesleyan Female College. 1t is
unquestionably the most magnificent and
unique public building in the State
The original structure, though not entirely re-
moved has been so altered, improved and en-
larged as TO transform IL into modern editice
of colossal proportions. planned after the most
improved and chaste architectural designs It
measures PAS feet in length, with depth OF 80
feet, and is five stories high, surmounted by
mansard roof covered with slate In the cen
tire lofty tower lifts its head far above the city
crowned by an electric light of dazzling bril-
liancy.
On three sides an upper and lower colonnade
has been erected, which adds vastly to the
beauty and comfort of the structure
Spacious arCadeS broad passages throughout
the building. easy StairwayS and tranSomS over
the door of every apartment, afford perfect
ventilation and ready access to all parts of the
building. The sleeping chambers are nicely
carpeted and furnished, each having con
vrnient closet and dressing room for the com
fort and privacy of the inmates The addenda
of water closets and bath rooms are also sup
piled on every floor
The basement which is entirely above ground,
contains the Presidents recitation room, the
large study apartment for boarding pupils and
music rooms.
On the first floor are located the elegant par
Tors, library, museum and professors apart
mentS. The second and third floors contain the
sleeping chambers or the pupils ana teachers.
The fourth floor is devoted to the two society
halls the Calisthenic Hall, Art hall and trunk
room. The whole building is thoroughly heated
by steam generated from furnaces located out
side.
The precautions against fire are well nigh
perfect. From the numerous fire plugs, with
hose attached on the several floors the whole
building can be flooded with water in very few
minutes. The use of steam, too, for heating
purposes, and gas for light, greatly reduces the
chances of a contagration
In short, there is nothing left undone for the
protection of the premises that skill or ingenuity
could devise. and they are emphaticaIy model
of elegance and convenience from cellar to tur
ret Wesleyan Female College enjoys the proud
distinction of first inaugurating collegiate
course of instruction for the women of the world.
For the first time in 1910 the unique spectacle
was presented of six young ladies receiving
their regular diplomas as graduates of the insti-
tuition under its charter.
Since then old Wesleyan has sent forth more
than thousand of her daughters to illustrate
ana gladden. the homes of every Southern State.
Tlfe names of all the presidents are as follows:
Bishop George F. Pierce DR.. William H. Ellison,
Rev. E. H. Myers, D. D., Rev. o. L. Smith, D. D.,
Rev. John NJ. Bonnet D. D., and the present
distinguished incumbent. Rev. w. G Bass;
d. d. The limits of our article will
not admit of any historical sketch of this
noble literary foundation whose fame has
been bruted throughout all Christendom.
We can only confidently affirm that it is the
peer of any in the Union. With a thorough and
exhaustive curriculum of study, the best in
structors in all the departments of science. un-
surpassed salubrity of location, and the centre
of a refined and religious community, nothing
is wanting TO the mental moral and physical
training Of the daughters of the commonwealth.
The attendance of students is much larger than
ever before and is constantly increasing. In
deed, bright and glorious future awaits this
cherished fame of science, which sheds its mild
lustre afar to the remotest corners of the land
The tiftieth annual session will begin on Wednes-
day, Oct. s. 1887. For particulars address Pres-
dent w. G. Bass, d. D., or the Secretary, G. W.
Smith, D. D., Macon, Ga.
SHORTER COLLEGE, ROME, GA.
This noble institution for ten years has been
in successful operation and is conceded to be
one of the best female seminaries of learning in
the Union. It's almost mountain location not
only assures perfect Salubrity and health but
the scenery all sides is not inferior to that of
those farfamed streams, the historical Hudson
and Rhine The horizon is bounded by lofty
bills, rising "alp upon alp" shaded and tinted
by the softeSt colors, resembling those of the
kaleidoscope, as they appear alternately in sun
shine and cloud. Indeed. the view is unsur-
passed anywhere. DR.. L. r. Gwaltney, the
President, has gathered around him corps of
experienced and frst-class educators, and the
musical department, especially, under the di-
rection of Prof. Alloys BdeZ, LII. D., affords the
very best advantages to the pupil. The profess
sor, charter member and Vice President of the
American College Of Musicians" is gentle
man of the highest character, and deservedy
popular. The people of Florida and South Geor-
gia would do well to send their daughters to this
institution, where they will not only receive the
best mental training, but have their constitu-
lions and physical energies greatly strengthen
ed and improved. See advertisement
ROME FEMALE COLLEGE.
This excellent institution, which has been in
operation for more than thirty years. under it's
efficient founder, Rev. J. NJ. NJ Caldwell still
comes to the fore with all of its past prestige
and usefulness.
A special feature of the college is the educa-
ton of the daughters Of INDECENT ministers. Two
hundred dollars paid quarterly or semi-annually
in advance, will defray the expenses for one
scholastic year of a minister's daughter. Donors
may select the pupil they desire TO assist. All
contributions for that purpose, however small,
will be consolidated and judiciously applied.
Address, S. G. Caldwell. Rome, Ga.